How far is Cologne from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 4197 miles / 6755 kilometers / 3647 nautical miles.

Distance from Raleigh to Cologne

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Cologne. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4197.423 miles
• 6755.098 kilometers
• 3647.461 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 4187.168 miles
• 6738.593 kilometers
• 3638.549 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Raleigh to Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 8 hours and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Cologne?

The time difference between Raleigh and Cologne is 6 hours. Cologne is 6 hours ahead of Raleigh.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Cologne generates about 481 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 481 kilograms equals 1 061 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

Airport information

Origin	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City:	Raleigh, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDU
ICAO Code:	KRDU
Coordinates:	35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W

Destination	Cologne Bonn Airport
City:	Cologne
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	CGN
ICAO Code:	EDDK
Coordinates:	50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E